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Kieran Trippier gave ME a 4/10 rating! CRAIG HOPE's postcard from Erfurt as England's staff took on the media
03/07/24 09:35
CRAIG HOPE: So, what was Tuesday's most surreal moment? Playing 11-a-side against an England team including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and managed by Kieran Trippier? Taking a penalty with Jude Bellingham watching on? Or, later in the day, sitting outside my hotel room and seeing Jude casually stroll through the secluded courtyard less than 15 feet away? Who else, eh? Oh, there was also a chance meeting with Conor Gallagher and his very charming family, during which I gave them a quick guide to Erfurt. But let's start with the football, England staff versus the media in Blankenhain. After we arrived in dribs and drabs and wearing various kits - West Ham, Scotland, Middlesbrough all on show - it felt like we were in a Carlsberg advert when their team bus pulled up. ...read
Jude Bellingham has leading man syndrome and Phil Foden often plays like a kitten rather than a lion... this is why England's star duo look like the new Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, writes CRAIG HOPE
02/07/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Twenty years on and considerably further up the pitch, England are still struggling to accommodate two of their star players.John Stones and Kieran Trippier insist they'll overcome knee issues in time to face Switzerland, while Ezri Konsa declares himself ready to deputise for the suspended Marc Guehi
01/07/24 09:32CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Gareth Southgate has much to consider regarding team selection for the tie in Dusseldorf, especially in defence.Martin Dubravka admits he needs to hold talks with Eddie Howe over his Newcastle future... after the Magpies swooped to sign two goalkeepers
01/07/24 09:30Nick Pope will be Howe's No.1 but the arrival of Vlachodimos and Ruddy means it is likely Dubravka will leave. His representatives spoke with Celtic before the Euros, but nothing was agreed.Marc Guehi required a half-time injection to manage shoulder injury in England's euphoric win over Slovakia... but Three Lions hope suspended star could return for possible semi-final
01/07/24 06:00SAMI MOKBEL AND CRAIG HOPE: Guehi twisted his shoulder in a collision with Slovakia forward David Strelec and would have been a doubt to face the Swiss were he not suspended.FOUR England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face Switzerland in the Euros quarter-finals - with seven different XIs and one making FIVE changes
01/07/24 04:00On the back of the dramatic Slovakia result and ahead of the Switzerland game, Mail Sport's football experts have picked their sides for the quarter-final tie on Saturday evening.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which Three Lions regular was 'jittery' and failed to take responsibility for Slovakia's goal? Who scored a FOUR after dismal display? And who put his team-mates to shame?
30/06/24 07:13England came from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time and secure their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Mail Sport's Craig Hope assesses how each of the England players performed.Willy Sagnol is the perfect fit for Georgia's passion play as the inspirational coach prepares to take on Spain in historic Euro 2024 last-16 tie, writes CRAIG HOPE
29/06/24 08:43CRAIG HOPE: Willy Sagnol spends six months of the year in Georgia. For a Frenchman who otherwise lives amid the sedate vineyards of Bordeaux, that is a long time on roads.Newcastle accept Brighton's £33m bid for Yankuba Minteh in a deal which may mean they can keep Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak despite Liverpool and Chelsea talks
29/06/24 06:36EXCLUSIVE: The Magpies have been battling to avoid a Premier League points deduction for failing to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules, and they need to sell before Sunday's deadline.World Cup winner Pierre Littbarski tells Gareth Southgate what to do with Phil Foden - and reveals the four players he thinks would decide a potential final between England and Germany at Euro 2024
29/06/24 02:07Exclusive by Craig Hope: His talent shone after a childhood spent in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, and its bricks formed the foundation of a career that included three World Cup finals.Revealed: Newcastle were ready to sell Anthony Gordon to LIVERPOOL this week before talks broke down - with Jarell Quansah part of proposed deal - as club desperately search for options to avoid PSR points deduction
29/06/24 09:24EXCLUSIVE: The Reds admire the England winger but the proposed deal - said to include defender Quansah heading in the opposite direction - was not right for them.Anthony Gordon admits he was lucky to escape with just grazes after being thrown '10 feet in the air' on his electric bike... and vows to celebrate with the stabilisers Mail Sport gave him if he scores against Slovakia
28/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE AND NIK SIMON IN BLANKENHAIN: Anthony Gordon has grazes on his chin, legs, arms and hands but he is fine to feature in the last-16 tie against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen.England can take confidence from their rock-solid defence at Euro 2024, writes CRAIG HOPE, as Marc Guehi shines in Gareth Southgate's makeshift backline
27/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: A fortnight into the tournament and England's defence has the lowest XG against - 1.15 - after three matchesHas Gareth Southgate stumbled across England's best XI? Tactical analysis on the team he SHOULD pick - with THREE major changes
27/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Southgate has looked lost and increasingly confused at times, but all is not lost for England. The road to Berlin can be navigated, if he follows the signposts.Luke Shaw insists he'll be fit to play in England's last-16 clash with Slovakia after missing the entire group stage through injury that has kept him out since February
26/06/24 09:33CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The left back hopes to play some part in the last-16 tie after overcoming a lingering hamstring complaint, which kept him out of the group-stage matches.Harry Kane says some England fans took things 'a bit too far' after plastic cups were thrown at Gareth Southgate following Slovenia draw at Euro 2024
26/06/24 06:38CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The manager was booed by England supporters as he defiantly applauded them following Tuesday's goalless draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024.Chelsea make an enquiry for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak - but would face having to break the club-record £115m fee they paid for Moises Caicedo
26/06/24 10:34SIMON JONES AND CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport understands conversations have taken place between the clubs and the Blues have indicated a want to sign the Sweden international.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 big-name player was 'petulant and pedestrian'? Who is the star of the past who's lucky to still be in the team? And what about the top scorer of a bad bunch on 7/10?
25/06/24 09:11CRAIG HOPE AT COLOGNE STADIUM: Here, Mail Sport runs the rule over England's individuals - and assesses who came out best on a challenging night in Germany.Gareth Southgate responds to Gary Lineker's latest comments amid England 's***' storm as Three Lions boss insists he's only heard 'one word' of what the BBC presenter said
24/06/24 06:58CRAIG HOPE IN COLOGNE: Lineker called England's performance in the 1-1 draw with Denmark last week as 's***', and Kane responded by accusing him of doing so to promote his podcast.Slovenia warn England they are ready to shoot on sight in crunch Euro 2024 clash as Benjamin Sesko and Co look to capitalise on the Three Lions' poor pressing
24/06/24 05:46CRAIG HOPE: The only goal England have conceded in Germany was when Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand took aim from 30 yards during last Thursday's 1-1 draw in Frankfurt.If Gary Lineker really believes his own words about Harry Kane and blaming journalists for the England 's***' storm then it's not irony, it's idiocy, writes CRAIG HOPE
24/06/24 02:32CRAIG HOPE IN COLOGNE: Lineker really did not see the irony in him accusing reporters of being too scared to own their opinion, all the while refusing to take ownership of the word he had used.Gareth Southgate's England puzzle - and the missing pieces he needs to find a fix for at the Euros
24/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Gareth Southgate was left with more questions than answers following a dismal showing by England in last week's 1-1 draw with Denmark.Ivan Toney backs under-fire England captain Harry Kane to continue as the Three Lions' lone frontman, insisting the Bayern Munich striker WILL 'bounce back'
24/06/24 12:06CRAIG HOPE: Former internationals such as Stuart Pearce have said that Kane should be dropped, while Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were both highly critical of the striker's movement.Euro 2024 postcard: The streets of Germany are bonkers and beautiful - but it feels like a country struggling to cope with the visiting fans
22/06/24 10:23CRAIG HOPE: It was hard to tell if the bewigged singer on a pop-up stage in a courtyard here in Erfurt was a Freddie Mercury tribute act or a fan of Graeme Souness and Terry McDermott.Jarrod Bowen left shocked at Gary Lineker's fierce criticism of England following drab 1-1 draw with Denmark as West Ham star hits back at BBC pundit after he called the performance 's***'
22/06/24 09:30The Match of the Day host labelled the performance during the 1-1 draw with Denmark as 's***' when he spoke on his own podcast this week.Declan Rice warns that England MUST sort out their tactical plan or else they'll 'get picked off' by their opponents and admits the Three Lions are yet find a 'balance' at Euro 2024
21/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Captain Harry Kane made the admission after Thursday's dismal 1-1 draw with Denmark that the players 'weren't quite sure' when to press or who should do it.Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon were electric last season and are raring to go at Euro 2024... so why has Gareth Southgate not used either forward in Germany?
21/06/24 07:20CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: A pair who, last season, recorded 65 goal contributions between them. Palmer was Chelsea 's player of the year, Gordon the same at Newcastle.How to sort England's mess: Mail Sport's experts believe Cole Palmer has to start against Slovenia… and the one player they all agree MUST be dropped
21/06/24 04:00Mail Sport's experts have got their heads together, worked out what to change, and suggested their starting teams for the next game against Slovenia.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who scored 4/10 after putting in very poor display? Which player 'went AWOL' and whose sudden decline made them look a 'shadow'?
20/06/24 06:29CRAIG HOPE AT FRANKFURT ARENA: Though the Three Lions will stay top of the standings, a victory would have seen them seize a berth in the knockout stages of the tournament.From battling train delays to meeting the Wine Princess! CRAIG HOPE's postcard from the German countryside ahead of England's next game
20/06/24 08:05From the brutality of the grey and industrial architecture of the Ruhr valley, to the beauty of the lakeside Weimarer Land and a Michelin-star chef serving us dinner in a matter of hours.Denmark's past and present unite to seek revenge against England, as the 'injustice' of their Euro 2020 exit continues to cause pain three years on
19/06/24 10:38CRAIG HOPE IN FRANKFURT: In England, we have the 'Hand of God', the lingering pain of Diego Maradona and Mexico '86. In Denmark, they have 'Sterling's dive'.Luke Shaw is ruled OUT of England's game against Denmark in major Euro 2024 injury blow to Gareth Southgate after Man United star failed to train with his team-mates on eve of Group C clash
19/06/24 06:31CRAIG HOPE IN FRANKFURT: The Manchester United left-back, who hasn't played since February due to a hamstring injury, didn't train with his team-mates on Wednesday.Revealed: The cocktail of supplements England stars are taking at Euro 2024 - and how they could power them to glory
19/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: It is the team behind the team - no, not the backroom staff - but the cocktail of supplements that could power England to victory here in Germany.Ollie Watkins claims he CAN play with Harry Kane up front for England at the Euros - and believes they could replicate success of the Bayern star's partnership with Son Heung-min at Spurs
18/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: For now, the Aston Villa striker and fellow Kane understudy, Ivan Toney , are being forced to play the role of the opposition frontmen during training sessions.The problem with Phil Foden! Man City star has struggled to shine for England and played as if he had a weight on his shoulders against Serbia
17/06/24 07:17CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Phil Foden is a problem for Gareth Southgate. A problem in that he does not want to play where the manager picks him.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham was EVERYWHERE... but who was 'more bad than good'? And which big-name star's passes were 'neither penetrative or memorable'?
16/06/24 09:05CRAIG HOPE AT THE VELTINS ARENA: Fresh from clinching the Champions League final with Real Madrid, Bellingham gave England the lead after 13 minutes.Aleksandar Mitrovic is hell-bent on showing he still has all the moves... as Serbia striker and avid chess player hopes to have England in checkmate
15/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN GELSENKIRCHEN: Mitrovic will be both in a hurry and as subtle as the brick he once threw, as a boy, through a train window. He has a point to prove and just 90 minutes.Gelsenkirchen here we come? CRAIG HOPE's postcard from somewhere in the German countryside... after a nightmare day on the train!
15/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: I didn't even have a seat as a lady had taken mine. It wasn't that I didn't have the heart to evict her, just that I didn't know the German words for 'That's mine'.Gareth Southgate gives update on whether injury-stricken Luke Shaw will feature in England's opening Euro 2024 game against Serbia
15/06/24 06:28CRAIG HOPE: Shaw, 28, has not played since injuring his hamstring in February and only returned to training earlier this week. He isn't ready to start and could miss out on a spot on the bench.Jordan Pickford says he would volunteer to take a penalty for England at Euro 2024 if needed... but reveals Gareth Southgate has NOT had his stars practising spot-kicks
14/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Jordan Pickford says he will put his hand up to take a penalty in a shootout for England this summer - but has revealed there has been no spot-kick practice.Mail Sport's Craig Hope takes on England star Jordan Pickford in golf challenge... and the Three Lions goalkeeper hopes he will fare better with a football than a putter!
14/06/24 07:12CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: The England star (right) went first. With his opener finding the water and his second attempt falling shy of the hole, I attempted to play some mind gamesEberechi Eze is ready to inject fresh ideas from the bench at Euro 2024 if England need them... as Crystal Palace star insists he's a 'finisher', NOT a substitute
13/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: It is an interesting concept, first introduced by England rugby head coach Eddie Jones in 2017 and adopted by Southgate.John Stones is confined to his room as England look to prevent a sickness bug from spreading through their Euro 2024 camp, with Man City defender a doubt for Serbia clash
12/06/24 04:05CRAIG HOPE: The Man City defender was the only player to miss training at their Blankenhain base on Wednesday as he battles a sickness bug, and he is now a doubt for Sunday's Group C opener.England stars want under-appreciated Gareth Southgate to stay on, insists Anthony Gordon... after the Three Lions boss suggested he will leave if they don't win the Euros
11/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: On the day the Three Lions boss revealed he will likely leave his post should the team not win the tournament, Anthony Gordon insisted Southgate is under-appreciated.Scotland's form has fallen off a cliff, but Steve Clarke's side can still lead hosts Germany a merry dance at Euro 2024
11/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: They had won their opening five matches with an aggregate score of 12-1 and the only goal conceded was an Erling Haaland penalty.FA put foot on the ball over Gareth Southgate's successor - with governing body yet to draw up a shortlist of potential candidates despite uncertainty over his future as England boss beyond Euro 2024
10/06/24 09:30SAMI MOKBEL AND CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The ideal scenario for the FA is for England to have a positive tournament and Southgate to extend his deal, which expires at the end of 2024.Can Trent Alexander-Arnold hack it in midfield against the top dogs at Euro 2024? He's being asked to do something he doesn't really want to do, writes CRAIG HOPE
10/06/24 09:02CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The problem for Trent Alexander-Arnold is that he has been taking those pictures for the best part of eight years from the position of right back.Why Harry Kane - and NOT Jude Bellingham - is Gareth Southgate's one irreplaceable star and upon whom England's hopes rest at Euro 2024
10/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: There is no substitute for Kane, not when the deputies for this country's greatest-ever goalscorer have three international goals between them.Harry Kane sends a warning to his England team-mates that defeat to Iceland should act as a wake-up call ahead of Euro 2024 - as he looks to avoid repeat of 'pretty s***' World Cup exit
09/06/24 09:31CRAIG HOPE: Optimism was tempered on Friday night during a poor defeat by Iceland - after which there were boos among home fans - but Kane believes that could yet prove a good thing.Gareth Southgate insists England cannot rely on Jude Bellingham alone in their pursuit of Euro 2024 glory... after the Read Madrid star missed Friday's dismal defeat against Iceland
08/06/24 09:30With England's opening game just a week away now, there is work to be done and Southgate made his feelings clear to his players in the dressing room.Luke Shaw points the finger at Man United and Erik ten Hag after injury against Luton that has left his Euros participation in doubt... as left back admits 'I shouldn't have played'
08/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: The left back has not played since February 18, when aggravating the injury during a 2-1 win at Luton, a match in which he was asked to play by Erik ten Hag.Newcastle submit £16m offer for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford... but the Championship side are holding out for £20m with clubs in talks over a deal
08/06/24 10:57EXCLUSIVE: Trafford, along with six others, suffered the bitter disappointment of being cut from England's Euro 2024 squad this week.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which established star 'is a worry'? Who was 'poor' by their standards? And who's the Man of the Match who now MUST start the Euros opener?
07/06/24 09:00CRAIG HOPE AT WEMBLEY: England's final preparation game for Euro 2024 didn't go to plan as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Iceland. Craig Hope assesses how each player performedSeven stars set to be axed by England this week: Our experts name players to leave at home - and Gareth Southgate's starting XI - for the Euros
05/06/24 01:00Mail Sport's Ian Ladyman, Craig Hope and Sami Mokbel share their view on who will be the sorry seven, before trying to guess how Southgate will line-up on opening night.Jarrod Bowen desperate not to let the fear of missing out on another England tournament squad hinder his chances of making Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 roster
04/06/24 04:22The West Ham winger was dropped by Gareth Southgate before the World Cup in 2022 and later admitted he did not deal with the situation well.Kieran Trippier insists he CAN start at left back at the Euros amid England's defensive crisis and claims 'I'm ready to go' after fighting back from injury
04/06/24 11:01CRAIG HOPE: The 33-year-old admitted earlier this week that at one point he feared he might not make the finals after a calf injury suffered in March extended into two months on the sidelines.PLAYER RATINGS: England defender has a night to forget in 3-0 win over Bosnia and one forward still doesn't convince… as purposeful and powerful Ebere Eze stands out
03/06/24 09:00CRAIG HOPE at ST JAMES' PARK: Trent Alexander-Arnold 's volley added some gloss on the win, before Harry Kane stepped off the bench to notch his 63rd England goal with an easy tap-in.Jude Bellingham is the perfect fit for Real Madrid's lean winning machine... his Champions League final showing was poor but he won (and that bodes well for England at the Euros)
02/06/24 04:00CRAIG HOPE AT WEMBLEY: Real are perhaps the closest club to an international side. There is no real, Real identity. No deep-rooted strategy. No patterns worthy of big-screen analysis.Newcastle SEASON PLAYER RATINGS: Which star nearly scored a perfect 10? Who failed to show last season wasn't a one-off? And who has it all to prove next term?
02/06/24 11:00CRAIG HOPE: After exceeding expectations to qualify for the Champions League in 2022-23, this season was a more trying one for Newcastle.Anthony Gordon is a doubt for England's Euro 2024 warm-up against Bosnia at his St James' Park home... but the Newcastle winger is expected to shake off the ankle issue to take his place in Germany
02/06/24 09:26Anthony Gordon is a doubt for England's Euro 2024 warm-up versus Bosnia, and that would deny him the chance to appear for his country at St James' Park.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham endured his WORST display for Real Madrid on the biggest stage - but which Dortmund star was superb and didn't deserve to lose?
01/06/24 09:24Dani Carvajal was the unlikely hero after heading home before Vinicius Junior scored the decisive second goal. Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE rated the players...Will Still REJECTS Sunderland just days after agreeing to take over at the Stadium of Light... with the highly-rated 31-year-old manager set to stay in France
01/06/24 05:13The highly-rated Will Still has rejected the opportunity to become Sunderland 's new manager just days after agreeing to take over at the Stadium of Light.'Jude called me 'legend' and gave me his shirt… but I hope he gets beat!': PAUL LAMBERT on final showdown and his journey from free agent to Champions League hero with Dortmund
31/05/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: If Dortmund's journey to this final is heroic, it still does not compare to Lambert's 10-month odyssey from unknown to Champions League winner.Bayern Munich target Middlesbrough coach Aaron Danks to join Vincent Kompany's coaching staff... in move that would reunite the pair from their Anderlecht days
29/05/24 05:58Danks has developed a reputation as one of the best emerging young coaches in England, with his expected departure arriving as a blow to Boro head coach Michael Carrick.Newcastle eye £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford as competition for Nick Pope - as interest in Aaron Ramsdale cools amid Arsenal's hefty asking price
27/05/24 01:45CRAIG HOPE AND JACK GAUGHAN: Mail Sport understands the Trafford is seen as a player who could rival their current No.1 rather than come in as a replacement.Ademola Lookman went from the cages of Peckham, to Premier League flop, to the toast of Europe: He completed his decade-long journey from lost soul to history boy
24/05/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN DUBLIN AND MATT BARLOW AT CHARLTON'S ACADEMY: Rarely trusted to start, Everton paid £11million for the Charlton winger in 2017 and used him from the off just seven times.Newcastle handed major blow in their pursuit of a new sporting director to replace Man United-bound Dan Ashworth as Dougie Freedman signs a new deal with Crystal Palace
23/05/24 11:29Dougie Freedman (pictured) was considered the frontrunner to take over the vacancy at Newcastle as Dan Ashworth prepares for a prospective move to Manchester United.Atalanta 3-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Treble dream is OVER as former Premier League star Ademola Lookman nets stunning hat-trick in Dublin to deliver Europa League glory
22/05/24 08:53ATALANTA 3-0 BAYER LEVERKUSEN - CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: The Invincibles became The Invisibles and finally a chink exposed in the armour of Xabi Alonso' Bayer Leverkusen.Gareth Southgate handed boost as Eddie Howe reveals Kieran Trippier's first half substitution was pre-planned during post-season friendly with Tottenham - after Newcastle defender came off and was seen icing his ankle
22/05/24 08:26SAMI MOKBEL AND CRAIG HOPE: Trippier, who is in line to start Euro 2024 as left-back amid major fitness doubts over Luke Shaw, is Down Under with Newcastle on a post-season tour.How Dan Ashworth tried to cover his tracks after accidentally revealing to Newcastle that he was speaking to Man United… before claiming Eddie Howe had made his position untenable
22/05/24 05:38EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: The discovery of the email by the club is embarrassing for Ashworth and Berrada, who was still on gardening leave from Manchester City at the time.Newcastle close in on deal to sign Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo on free transfer, with framework of contract now in place
22/05/24 11:12Barring any last-minute hitches, Adarabioyo will become Newcastle's first confirmed arrival of the summer window. The 26-year-old is said to be particularly excited about playing under Eddie Howe.Man United's incoming chiefs in email blunder as Dan Ashworth opens the door to Premier League 'tapping up' probe by sending secret exchange to Newcastle account
21/05/24 05:39EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: It is an embarrassing blunder and error of judgement on the part of the two men who will be charged with restructuring Man United.Newcastle complete their job with 4-2 win against Brentford but their biggest game of the season is next weekend, writes CRAIG HOPE... (and they're not even involved!)
19/05/24 05:28CRAIG HOPE AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: The biggest game of Newcastle's season will be played at Wembley next weekend, and the Magpies won't even be involved in it.Ladies and Gentlemen, Newcastle could be playing Four-Four-f***ing-Two! Eddie Howe is relishing chance to start strikers Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson together at Brentford… but insists his approach is much more nuanced than Mike Bassett
19/05/24 09:36CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle need a win at Brentford today to be guaranteed of finishing in the European places, and they must then hope Manchester United lose in the FA Cup final.Will other big leagues in Europe vote on VAR too? Top-flight experts reveal how France, Germany, Spain and Italy feel about the technology
18/05/24 09:30Premier League sources said they would oppose the motion and added they were confident they had enough votes to block it. The move is led by Wolves, who feel they have been hard done by.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits his side have missed the mentality of 'big players' like Joelinton this season as he attempts to explain awful away record
17/05/24 11:28The Magpies have been beaten 11 times away from home in the Premier League this season, compared to just three last time around, the division's lowest return.Newcastle's post-season Australia tour is 'far from ideal', admits Kieran Trippier - as Magpies star expresses his concerns of trip just days before England's Euro 2024 camp
16/05/24 04:00Kieran Trippier says Newcastle United's post-season tour of Australia is far from ideal, especially on the eve of the European Championship.Newcastle to kick-off adidas relationship with Germany HQ training camp this summer, club want TWO new faces to fill Dan Ashworth void… and why Toon are untroubled by Tosin Adarabioyo links to Man United
16/05/24 01:25EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: The training camp will feature several commercial activations as Newcastle and adidas embark on a relationship worth around £30m per year to the club.Leeds United must raise up to £100MILLION in player sales if they fail to win promotion to the Premier League - with Championship Player of the Season Crysencio Summerville the most likely to leave Elland Road
16/05/24 11:05EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Sources close to top-flight clubs expect a fire sale at Elland Road should Leeds United remain in the Championship next term.Anthony Gordon tells Premier League 'to get rid of VAR or get better', as Newcastle star seethes at denial of penalty from tackle that meant he 'had no sock left'
15/05/24 09:44Anthony Gordon says he does not understand the point of VAR after it failed to intervene and award Newcastle a penalty at Old Trafford.
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Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
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Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
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India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
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Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
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Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
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Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
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Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
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Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
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Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group
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From Centre Court to Euro 2024! Djokovic jets into Munich to cheer on Serbia just hours after tennis star practiced at Wimbledon as he continues knee rehab
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Kylian Mbappe appears to call Robert Lewandowski a 'son of a b***h' after colliding with future El Clasico rival at Euro 2024 Due to his broken nose
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Fans are left feeling 'sorry' for Joey Veerman following his early substitution in Netherlands' defeat by Austria after nightmare first half-an-hour
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Fans mock 'fascinating' Memphis Depay for picking up apparent injury after colliding with the ref during Netherlands' defeat against Austria
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Croatia fan is 'BITTEN by another supporter' during a melee for a player's shirt after Italy draw - with German police investigating Clip has gone viral
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How Italy's Euro saviour was part of a love triangle that threatened to split team: Mattia Zaccagni married influencer ex-girlfriend of his team-mate
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Conor Gallagher thought he wasn't good enough for Scotland (never mind England...) and overcame heart issues to thrive for Chelsea!
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World Cup's 'sexiest fan' Ivana Knoll reacts to Croatia's crushing Euro 2024 draw against Italy after supporting her country from the stands
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Cheating storm erupts as Australia are knocked out of the T20 World Cup thanks to Afghanistan's dramatic eight-run win over Bangladesh
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Bruised and swollen Hungary player Barnabas Varga is pictured for the first time since his face was broken in clash with Scotland keeper
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Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius marries his TV presenter fiancee Diletta Leotta at a lavish ceremony on a Sicilian island
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Was the most brutal marriage proposal rejection EVER a sham? New details emerge on the cage fighter whose girlfriend said no, in front of 20,000
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Alan Shearer slams 'terrible decision' not to award Scotland a late penalty and questions why VAR didn't intervene on 'clear and obvious error'
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Gary Lineker reveals the phone call he received prematurely announcing Alan Hansen's death - before Hansen recovered from serious illness
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Brutal moment cage fighter proposes to his girlfriend just after losing a fight and she says NO - then makes a shocking claim about their romance
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Sven-Goran Eriksson thanks 'genuine' David Beckham for visiting him on his farm - as the terminally-ill ex-England boss reveals he arrived with six litres of wine
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England fans in Germany mock Scotland's Euro 2024 exit as Three Lions fans chant in the streets and at the darts as Tartan Army heads home
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SOUL OF SPORT: England get their summer tour off to the perfect start over Japan in Tokyo - KEVIN QUIGLEY captured all the drama
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Patrice Evra hilariously wears a 'Kylian Mbappe mask' on live TV during his analysis of France's goalless draw with the Netherlands
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Gary Lineker issues heartfelt statement after it was announced his former Match of the Day colleague Alan Hansen, had been discharged from hospital
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Jarrod Bowen left shocked at Gary Lineker's fierce criticism of England following drab 1-1 draw with Denmark as West Ham star hits back
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Is this the worst own goal EVER? Turkish defender and Man United goalkeeper involved in calamitous mix-up during game against Portugal
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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah unveils his shock hairstyle transformation and shredded abs on holiday after shaving off his trademark afro
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Gareth Southgate is 'INSULTING' his players with Kalvin Phillips comments, insists Gary Lineker - after Three Lions boss claimed they're struggling to replace midfielder
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EXCLUSIVEMan United cast BAFTA award winning actor Barry Keoghan in new kit campaign with the Saltburn star set to shine in promotional material later this summer
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Luke Shaw is a MAJOR DOUBT for England's clash against Slovenia... with the left-back set to miss training on Sunday despite being touted for a group stage return
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Fans joke it's a 'shock' that Premier League refs took so long to disallow Xavi Simons' goal in draw between Netherlands and France
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Erik ten Hag in hot water at Man United 'with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and other figures angry after he revealed details of his showdown talks with the club in Ibiza'
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Lens manager Will Still and his girlfriend, Sky Sports presenter Emma Saunders, make their relationship Instagram official after watching England
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Jack Grealish shows himself training alone at Juventus' academy as the Man City star holidays in Italy after England Euro 2024 snub
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Ukraine players are reduced to tears as they celebrate Euro 2024 win over Slovakia... with Roman Yaremchuk leading the emotional celebrations
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How do you work this one out, Gareth? Pensive-looking Southgate is pictured for the first time since dire Denmark draw taking a look at options
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Peter Schmeichel hugs son Kasper on live TV after interviewing him as pair share special moment following Denmark's draw with England
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Descendant of Nostradamus - and the self-proclaimed 'greatest magician in the world' - reveals his bold Euro 2024 predictions
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Goncalo Ramos is clattered by a STEWARD after security tried to stop a SIXTH pitch invader from getting a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo
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Send in the WAGs! Gareth Southgate opens England camp to stars' wives and girlfriends in bid to take their minds off the football after dismal Denmark draw
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Inside the mad world of Memphis Depay: Netherlands star is infuriating his country with a headband - but he's ready to 'shine' against France
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'Doesn't look great': Fans spot awkward moment between Cole Palmer and Gareth Southgate after Chelsea star was an unused sub in England's draw
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Marcus Rashford's brother - and agent - makes thinly-veiled dig at Gareth Southgate moments after England's drab draw with Denmark
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Kylian Mbappe shows off his new French-themed face mask for the first time as he trains with the protective accessory Broke his nose
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Fans SLAM the state of 'absolutely s***' pitch for England's clash with Denmark and claim it could 'ruin ankles', as Kyle Walker nearly suffers an injury
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British No 1 Jack Draper beats reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen's in straight sets Huge victory for Brit star in London
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British cyclist Katie Archibald ruled OUT of Paris Olympics after breaking her leg in freak gardening accident Shock news just weeks before the Games
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe slams 'UNFAIR' UEFA block on signing Jean-Clair Todibo for Man United from Nice - the club he owns United forced to move on
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France players involved in bizarre mid-tournament friendly ahead of Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands... as one star nets a hat-trick
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Albania footballer is caught leading fans' chants of 'F*** Macedonia' with a megaphone, sparking more calls for UEFA to punish them
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Great Britain stripped of Olympic medal dating back 124 YEARS as IOC agrees to credit France in historical records ahead of this summer's Games in Paris
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EXCLUSIVEWatch Scotland fans grapple with dilemma - would they trade getting out of the group if it meant England winning Euro 2024?
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Kylian Mbappe arrives with France squad ahead of Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands... amid doubts over role in the group stage
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Gabriel Martinelli is CLATTERED and forced out of Brazil training - while team-mate who tackled him doesn't appear to care Ouch!
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Conor McGregor pulled out of UFC 303 just ONE HOUR after Michael Chandler's final sparring session, as American breaks silence on cancellation
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Gary Lineker appears to aim 'SAVAGE' balding jibe at Frank Lampard during the BBC's Euro 2024 coverage as fans claim Chelsea legend was 'fuming' with dig
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Kylian Mbappe is pictured in training for the first time since breaking his nose against Austria Doubts over if he'll play in the rest of group stages
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Inside Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold's blossoming bromance Secret handshakes have caught the eye as the duo continue to star for England at the Euros
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Bastian Schweinsteiger makes shock comment on Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez live on air... as he risks hot water
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EXCLUSIVEEx-Patriots coach Bill Belichick, 72, is caught on Ring camera sneaking out of 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson's home - by Tom Brady
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Arne Slot's first interview as Liverpool manager: New Reds boss discusses summer recruitment plans and desire to put his own stamp on the club
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Frank Lampard reveals why he 'stayed away' from Cristiano Ronaldo on holiday... as he highlights the one habit which shows 39-year-old's 'dedication'
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Declan Rice plays photographer during England training session as Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold recreate their celebration
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Cristiano Ronaldo climbs through bushes to take selfie with adoring Portugal fans as the 39-year-old beams ahead of Euro 2024 clash with Czechia
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Turkey vs Georgia goes ahead, despite chaotic scenes in Dortmund, with violent clashes inside stadium and water cascading off roof
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Germany fan had his hand BROKEN by a wayward Niclas Fullkrug shot before 5-1 demolition of Scotland Had to watch from a hospital bed!
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Kylian Mbappe could miss the rest of Euro 2024 after being 'rushed to hospital for surgery' after suffering broken nose following brutal collision vs Austria
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England outcast Ben White stocks up on footballers' favourite nicotine pouches and cigars as he sips white wine in Ibiza with wife Milly during Euro 2024
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Rory McIlroy breaks silence on US Open implosion at Pinehurst and announces shock break from golf amid Erica Stoll marriage drama
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SOUND Technology rules out its first goal as Romelu Lukaku is denied AGAIN during Belgium's Euro 2024 shock defeat to Slovakia
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England fan 'wakes up shivering at 4am in deserted Schalke stadium' after watching Three Lions secure opening Euro 2024 victory against Serbia
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Three Lions fans at Euro 2024 are left surprised after tasting German currywurst for the first time... and universally agree fish and chips is superior
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Inside the police fight to halt hooliganism: With England in town, Mail Sport spends three days with fans - and witnesses a concerning war-baiting trend
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Super Mario! Ex-Man City striker Balotelli shows off his impressive Muay Thai skills in training video Italian star visits a gym in Thailand during holidays
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Revealed: How Harry Kane was handed a heartwarming memento to take back to England camp after celebrating Euros win over Serbia with his wife and family
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Islamic State 'ordered terrorists to shoot Real Madrid footballers and attack their stadium with explosives', as police in Spain arrest nine people
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Rory McIlroy puts his wedding ring back on as he and wife Erica Stoll play happy families after shock divorce U-turn and US Open meltdown
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Micah Richards responds to Rio Ferdinand jibe as the BBC pundits hit the gym in Germany after England's win over Serbia
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Stunned Erling Haaland is caught up in a police raid in Marbella and asked for ID as balaclava-clad security storm into his favourite beach club
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Joe Hart's bizarre 'armour' tattoo is slated by fans on social media as former England No 1 shows off his ink as he reports pitchside for BBC at Euro 2024
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Jamie Carragher left amused by Jordan Pickford's pre-match way cry as England fans says goalkeeper is 'in the mood' at start of Serbia showdown
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Viral England fan spotted cheering the Three Lions on AGAIN as he reappears Gelsenkirchen ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia
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England's number one WAG: Jordan Pickford's stunning wife Megan leads the glamorous partners of the Three Lions as they kick-off Euro 2024
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Holland fans are accused of doing 'blackface' in attempt to dress up as legend Ruud Gullit during Euro 2024 victory over Poland
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Holland boss Ronald Koeman disgusts fans as he's caught picking his nose and appearing to eat it during his side's Euro 2024 victory over Poland
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Unlucky Dutch fan drops pint of beer after being pelted flush in the face by a stray shot while posing for a TV camera during Euro 2024 win over Poland
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Jack Draper WINS his first ATP Tour title as new Brit No 1 comes from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini in the Stuttgart Open final Huge moment for him
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Dutch fans line the streets of Hamburg in their thousands ahead of their Euro 2024 opener vs Poland... as 'CRAZY' sea of orange goes viral
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Chris Billam-Smith exacts his revenge on Richard Riakporhe with unanimous points victory to retain WBO cruiserweight title - five years on from defeat
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- Meet the billionaire 23-year-old Wimbledon star who is worth more than Federer, Nadal and Djokovic combined and is related to a famous American football player
- Transgender, non-binary athlete Nikki Hiltz qualifies for Olympics with Team USA - and Megan Rapinoe leads celebrations on social media
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after the ex-Liverpool forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Ralf Rangnick appears to take a swipe at England... as the former Man United interim boss reveals he 'struggled to stay awake' when watching other Euro 2024 games
- Sir Geoffrey Boycott, 83, reveals he has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time as the former England batsman prepares for surgery
- Matthijs de Ligt gives green light to Man United move with the Red Devils and Bayern Munich in talks over a switch for the Netherlands defender - and could make another bid for Everton's Jarrrad Branthwaite
- Man United set to make a QUARTER of their workforce redundant, after wide-scale cost review recommends Red Devils make cuts across all of their departments
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out... a month on from claims that he 'killed himself' in French Open meltdown
- Austria 1-2 Turkey - Euro 2024 RECAP: Turks upset the odds to set up quarter-final date with the Netherlands as keeper Mert Gunok makes super save at the death to send his nation through
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after 2-1 victory over Austria
- Roberto Martinez does not have the backbone to axe Cristiano Ronaldo, writes CHRIS SUTTON... the selfish star is more of a hindrance than a help to Portugal right now
- Revealed: the surprising sum ball boys and girls are paid at Wimbledon - and the gruelling training regime the 650 lucky applicants must undergo
- God only knows how sensitive soul Jude Bellingham would have coped with the raging criticism at Italia 90, writes IAN HERBERT
- Declan Rice is to blame for fiery exchange, claims Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona - and was 'acting like a bodyguard' after England's Euro 2024 last-16 clash
- Marc Guehi is banned and England have issues at left back with Luke Shaw STILL not fit... so how will Gareth Southgate solve his defensive dilemma against Switzerland?
- Andy Murray confirms he is teaming up with Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon to play mixed doubles... a day after he withdrew from singles
- Chelsea reunite Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with new manager Enzo Maresca in £30m deal after they trumped Brighton - as midfielder pens an emotional goodbye letter to Leicester
- Burnley are set to appoint Scott Parker as their new manager - with the Championship promotion specialist preparing to succeed Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor
- England are no longer Euro 2024 favourites! Opta supercomputer predicts the Three Lions WON'T win in Germany after their recent struggles - so, who are backed to be champions?
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